Waarschuwingen, Boles Volunteer Fire Department

Special Weather Statement issued July 4 at 11:24PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR At 1124 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Hartford, or 14 miles east of Poteau, moving southeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Waldron... Mansfield... Beauchamp... Cardiff... Mountain Fork... Echo... Oliver... Morgan Springs... Queen Wilhelmina State Park... Bates... Acorn... Black Fork... Olio... Winfield... Liberty... Boles... Elm Park... Ione... Cauthron... Black Fork Mountain Wilderness... If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.